5 Bands Who Improved After Replacing Their Singer (And 5 Who Didn't)
3. Improved - Faith No More
An early version of Bay area rockers Faith No More was formed in 1979. By 1983, the band settled into their new name and first steady line-up. They recorded a self-titled cassette with singer Chuck Mosely. Faith No More, now attached to Mordam Records, recorded and released their first official album. Faith No More released one more record, Introduce Yourself, in 1987. Mosely's behaviour was becoming increasingly erratic and violent. After touring for the album, Mosely was fired by the band.
Mr. Bungle vocalist Mike Patton officially replaced Mosely in January 1989. Within two weeks of joining the band, Patton had written the lyrics for every song that would appear on their biggest release yet, The Real Thing. The album's second single, Epic, became synonymous with the band from that point. The video for Epic boosted the group into a new level. The Real Thing went on to become their first of two albums to be certified platinum with Patton at the wheel.
Mike Patton's inclusion in Faith No More didn't completely change the direction of the band (ala Pink Floyd). Rather, it felt as though he was the missing piece that just needed to be found.